I wouldn't read to far into it. I mean they are bound by NDA's and I'm sure someone from such a reputable site would not risk angering Nintendo. As for the possibility, yes I think Nintendo knows the franchise is ready for a handheld treatment. I wouldn't be suprised if it turned out to be real. But I am not about to get my hopes up.
But honestly Nintendo brought MarioParty to the DS and had huge success, they brough MarioKart handheld and had huge success. It would be plausable that they see the same potential in SmashBros. However I don't think that IGN or anyone is going to drop details of a SmashBros title.
Maybe Nintendo is going to unviel it at their event early next year. But I am still doubtful Nintendo already has an all star line-up they have no need to burn themselves out. So I'm going to try and not allow hype and rumours to get me excited.
-JC7
"In God We Trust - In Games We Play " - Joel Reimer
